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Menopause Rescue

By: Dr. Polly Watson
  • Summary

  • Women may spend over a decade of their lives experiencing symptoms around menopause transition, while just over 10% of women’s healthcare professionals feel comfortable treating menopause. The conversation around menopause has evolved beyond hot flashes and night sweats to include how hormonal changes affect bone, brain, mood, heart and mental health. Midlife women can feel like they are drowning in symptoms. Many of them are not well served by health care providers who haven’t updated their knowledge on hormones since the WHI 20 years ago and influencers who are peddling potions and lotions which may not be effective. Menopause Rescue is here to give you a hand up. I’m a board certified gynecologist with certification in menopausal medicine as well as functional medicine. My goal is to revolutionize the menopause dialogue, using the transition as a spark to ignite health promotion. Secondly, we will discuss solutions for low libido, weight gain, mood changes, brain fog, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia and sexual pain and dive into the nuances of each topic, empowering women to determine what is uniquely relevant for them. This podcast is for women who are curious about their health and curate a mindset around menopause as an opportunity for growth. Many of us at this time in our lives are at a high point in our relationships and our careers. We know ourselves and know how to create boundaries and have defined our values in a way that we simply didn’t have the wisdom to do in our 20 and 30s. Women in their 40s and 50s are at the perfect moment to take up some space in their lives and step into this transition with strength. Every other week we will gather to review topics that are relevant to menopause and take you behind the scenes with hormone specialists to help you cull and decipher health recommendations to find your unique solution.
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Episodes
  • Strategies to Avoid Burnout with Dr. Lara Salyer
    Jul 26 2024

    Dr. Lara Salyer, a former burned-out physician turned creativity catalyst, shares her insights on preventing burnout and finding flow in life. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and creating space for oneself, especially during life transitions like menopause. Dr. Salyer explains the four phases of the flow cycle (struggle, release, flow, and recovery) and provides tips on how to enhance flow and incorporate recovery into daily life. She also introduces the AHA method for setting goals, which involves anchoring to values, highlighting milestones, and activating flow enhancers. Lastly, she encourages embracing the concept of 'good enough' rather than striving for perfection.

    Quotes

    • “Burnout happens everywhere, right? Dr. Polly, I mean, it is not just health care, it's firefighters, it's police, it's teachers, it's burned out as a mom, as a spouse, as a friend. I mean, burnout is a term that is the worst because it's sort of the end result of chronic stress and cortisol depletion. And it's awful. We don't want to be in burnout.”
    • “You love being in flow. It feels good. So you don't want to break it, but we have to. We have to pause and recover and unplug and go out and touch grass and do the yoga and the breathing”
    • “We often think of reward as like, okay, let's eat some chocolate. Let's have a glass of wine. And hello. I'm talking to you, menopausal ladies. That's no longer a good reward. Start to explore the other options for rewards.”

    Resources

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    https://rightbrainrescue.com/p/reclamation

    Dr. Lara’s Flow Cycle PDF https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cB7eBLSzPCTDibnzPTjx1W6-JgJV_Mbm/view?usp=sharing

    Links

    Connect with Dr. Lara Salyer:

    Website: https://drlarasalyer.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlarasalyer/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer

    Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d96T0XY32NxEefslXhLNo?si=28a4865894334dfa&nd=1&dlsi=65d9cfa50eb24cb0

    Connect with Dr. Polly Watson:

    Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast

    Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources

    New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hormonewellnessmd

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA

    Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast#Disclaimer

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    33 mins
  • Integrative OB GYN's Insights on Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh Part 2
    Jul 12 2024

    In this conversation, Dr. Felice Gersh discusses the complexities of different formulations of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the benefits of cycling on and off progesterone versus a continuous dose. She emphasizes the importance of considering the whole body when addressing menopause and not waiting until someone is fully menopausal to address the problem. Dr. Gersh also explains the different types of estrogen and their effects on various receptors in the body as well as the benefits of hormone therapy in terms of growth factors, immune system regulation, and cancer prevention. She highlights the need for adequate hormone dosing and the importance of shedding the uterine lining through cyclic progesterone use. Additionally, she discusses the role of lifestyle factors in achieving optimal health as well as the need for informed consent with the use of hormone replacement therapy.

    Quotes

    • "We're not thinking about menopause as just our periods, right? We're thinking about estrogen and progesterone's effect on our heart, on our brains, on our bones, kind of the whole body."
    • "Hormones are foundational, but not sufficient to healthy longevity. You still have to eat the right foods and work on fitness, sleep, stress, and environmental factors."

    Links

    Connect with Dr. Felice Gersh:

    Website: https://integrativemgi.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.felicegersh/?hl=en

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felicegershmd/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrbn9RUdGuc6Wq-FT7V4u3g

    Connect with Dr. Polly Watson:

    Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast

    Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources

    New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hormonewellnessmd

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA

    Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast#Disclaimer

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    28 mins
  • Integrative OB GYN's Insights on Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh Part 1
    Jun 21 2024

    In this conversation, Dr. Polly Watson interviews Dr. Felice Gersh on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy and cardiovascular health. Dr. Gersh clarifies the difference between bioidentical hormones and non naturally occurring hormones, particularly in terms of cardiovascular health. She discusses the Women's Health Initiative study and its impact on the perception of hormone replacement therapy as well as the larger implications of how this study was designed.

    Dr. Gersh emphasizes the importance of proper dosing and the need for individualized hormone therapy based on the specific needs of each woman. She also highlights the lack of clinical data and the need for more research in this area.

    Quotes

    “Everyone agrees that exercise, sleep, and eating organic fruits and vegetables are good for health. It's also understood that the benefits depend on consistency and quantity, as sporadic efforts won't yield significant results.”

    Links

    Connect with Dr. Felice Gersh:

    Website: https://integrativemgi.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.felicegersh/?hl=en

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felicegershmd/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrbn9RUdGuc6Wq-FT7V4u3g

    Publication: ​​https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/progress-in-cardiovascular-diseases

    Connect with Dr. Polly Watson:

    Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast

    Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources

    New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hormonewellnessmd

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA

    Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast#Disclaimer

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    35 mins

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